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UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to support the Automated Testing Lab (ATL)!

The Automated Testing Lab is a modern, state-of-the-art facility where you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on life-changing medicine. Our lab offers a diverse team that works closely together, and opportunities for growth and recognition!

_Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Medical Lab Technician salary starts at $21.48 an hour._

UPMC St. Margaret is also offering a Sign-on Bonus of up to $15,000 for those who qualify!

Weekend Program Guidelines:

+ Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.

+ 15% differential on your base rate

+ Minimum of six months of experience is required.

+ Eligible participants may use up to a total of 96 hours of a combination of scheduled and unscheduled Paid Time Off (PTO) and Ill Time Off (ITO) on the weekends for a maximum of eight weekend shifts off in a fiscal year. Holiday scheduling and work requirements will mirror the department's standard expectations for non-weekend staff.

+ Working an extra shift during the week shall not offset a participant's obligation to work 24 weekend hours per weekend. Weekday hours will be paid at the participant's regular weekday rate.

Job Description:

+ Customer Interaction: Courteously and professionally interact with all laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries promptly.

+ Policy Adherence: Follow laboratory and hospital policies regarding procedures, quality control, safety, and compliance.

+ Specimen Handling: Collect and process specimens (including phlebotomy) according to established procedures, ensuring sample appropriateness and stability.

+ Analytical Procedures: Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses with precision and accuracy, recognizing and following up on critical or abnormal results.

+ Problem Resolution: Identify and address issues with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results as per protocols.

+ Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain equipment, perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs.

+ Resource Management: Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively and maintain inventory.

+ Knowledge Maintenance: Stay updated on techniques, principles, and instruments affecting test results.

+ Test Development: Assist with test development, methodology, and equipment evaluation and implementation.

+ High Complexity Testing: Perform high complexity testing independently.

+ Supervision: Temporarily supervise the section/department as needed.

+ Training: Train and orient new employees, students, and residents.

+ Associate's degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

+ OR

+ Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science, with 6 months of clinical laboratory experience

+ OR

+ Equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.

+ Minimum 1year's experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.

+ Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification preferred. New York license required for NY locations.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran